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Doyon, Limited

Apr 10

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Legal
  • Fairbanks

AI generated summary

  • You must have a commitment to excellence, strong communication skills, analytical abilities, and be enrolled in a law or pre-law program with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Experience in legal research, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and being a Doyon Shareholder are also required.
  • You will research and write on various legal projects, assist with filings and litigation, perform file maintenance and database work, and handle special records management projects. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Commitment to Excellence – Identifies what needs to be done and takes action to achieve a standard of excellence beyond job expectations.
  • Corporate Values - Understand, embraces, and integrates Doyon corporate values into everyday duties and responsibilities.
  • Customer Services – Identifies and responds to current and future client needs by providing excellent service to internal and external clients.
  • Safety and Security – Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers.
  • Teamwork – Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside or outside the organization.
  • Administrative Skills - Perform a variety of responsible and confidential office, clerical and professional administrative duties.
  • Attention to Detail - Ensure one's own and others' work and information are complete and accurate.
  • Communication Skills - Listen, write, and speak effectively, and positively relate and interact with co-workers and others.
  • Dependability - Consistently adhere to operational standards, ensure smooth operations and positive customer experiences, build a productive workplace, is reliable, and improves team morale.
  • Planning and Organizing - Systematically develops, plans, prioritizes, organizes, and manages resources in order to accomplish business goals within a specific time period.
  • Research Skills - Searches, finds, and evaluates information sources.
  • Time Management - Manage time effectively when accomplishing tasks, projects, and goals.
  • Willingness to Learn - Willing to learn new skills or techniques to meet the demanding changes of job duties and responsibilities.
  • Enrolled in a law or pre-law course of study.
  • Minimum 3.0 overall GPA.
  • Must be a Doyon Shareholder.
  • Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.
  • Must be proficient in the Microsoft Office software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Prior experience in law (including legal research and writing) or practical experience in a legal environment (corporate legal department or law firm).
  • Experience using electronic legal research methods.

Responsibilities

  • Research and write up results for projects in areas including but not limited to general corporate law, Indian/ANCSA law, employment law, and contract law.
  • Assist with various filings, discovery issues, litigation, or mergers & acquisitions as these events may occur.
  • Perform file maintenance, database input, document preparation, and imaging duties in accordance with corporation Records Management policies and procedures.
  • Prepare and arrange files for storage and retrieval.
  • Assist in special records management projects as needed.
  • Perform filing, typing, word processing, data processing, and retrieval duties in compliance with laws and policies regarding confidentiality.
  • Operate standard office equipment, a computer terminal, and imaging equipment.
  • Other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What will be the primary responsibility of the Legal Intern?**

The primary responsibility of the Legal Intern will be to provide legal support by preparing documents, policies, and researching legal issues for the corporation under the supervision of the General Counsel. **Question: Who will supervise the Legal Intern?** Answer: The Legal Intern will be supervised by the General Counsel. **Question: What kind of tasks can the Legal Intern expect to perform?** Answer: The Legal Intern can expect to perform tasks such as preparing legal documents, drafting policies, and conducting legal research on various issues relevant to the corporation. **Question: Is the Legal Intern position suitable for someone new to the legal field?** Answer: Yes, the Legal Intern position is suitable for individuals who are new to the legal field, as it provides an opportunity to gain practical experience under the guidance of an experienced legal professional. **Question: What skills are beneficial for a Legal Intern in this position?** Answer: Beneficial skills for a Legal Intern in this position include strong research and writing abilities, attention to detail, analytical thinking, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. **Question: What educational background is typically expected for a Legal Intern?** Answer: A Legal Intern is generally expected to be pursuing a degree in law or a related field, and prior coursework or experience in legal studies is often preferred. **Question: Will the Legal Intern have opportunities to engage with clients or outside parties?** Answer: While the primary focus will be on document preparation and research, opportunities to engage with clients or outside parties may arise, depending on the specific tasks assigned by the General Counsel. **Question: How can a Legal Intern contribute to the corporation's legal department?** Answer: A Legal Intern can contribute to the corporation's legal department by providing research assistance, drafting essential documents and policies, and helping streamline various legal processes, thereby supporting the overall efficiency of the team.

Doyon, Limited

https://www.doyon.com/careers/

Energy
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1972
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Doyon, Limited, the Native regional corporation for Interior Alaska, is a for-profit corporation with more than 20,000 shareholders. Established under the 1971 Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA), Doyon is the largest private landowner in Alaska, with more than 12.5 million acres allocated to the corporation under ANCSA. Doyon's mission is to continually enhance our position as a financially strong Native corporation in order to promote the economic and social well-being of our shareholders and future shareholders, to strengthen our Native way of life, and to protect and enhance our land and resources. Learn more about our mission, values and vision at www.doyon.com. As one of the top Alaska-owned businesses, Doyon operates a diverse family of companies, including more than a dozen for-profit businesses across the nation in the areas of oil field services, utility management, engineering management, information technology services, land and natural resource development, facility management, construction and tourism. Headquartered in Fairbanks, Alaska, Doyon is led by a 13-member board of directors and a team of senior managers. The corporation currently employs over 800 individuals worldwide and over 550 employees in Alaska.